Description
Buttery Keto Russian Tea Cakes are tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies coated in a delicate layer of powdered sweetener. Each bite delivers a rich, buttery flavor balanced with subtle nuttiness, making them a perfect low-carb treat for holidays, tea time, or anytime you crave something sweet without the sugar overload. These classic snowball-style cookies are naturally gluten-free, easy to make, and perfect for anyone looking for a simple keto dessert idea.
Ingredients
2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1/2 cup powdered keto sweetener divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl beat 1 cup unsalted butter softened with 1/4 cup powdered keto sweetener until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4. Stir in 2 cups almond flour and 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans until a soft dough forms.
5. Roll dough into 18 evenly sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden and tops are set but still pale.
7. Cool for 5 minutes then roll cookies in 1/4 cup powdered keto sweetener while warm.
8. Allow cookies to cool completely then roll again in remaining sweetener for a snowy finish.
Notes
Do not overbake. The cookies should remain pale on top. Overbaking will make them dry and overly crumbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: keto cookies, low carb dessert, almond flour cookies, keto tea cakes, snowball cookies